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SUMMARY:Addressing Participation Issues in Community
DESCRIPTION:Addressing Participation Issues in Community \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 19 & Thursday\, March 21\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 12:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 1:00-2:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 2:00-3:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 3:00-4:30pm\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin longtime communitarian Laird Schaub to learn about tensions around participation in community and how you can resolve them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMost communities begin with the sweet hope that all members will contribute meaningfully to the maintenance and well-being of the group…but then find that reality doesn’t match the dream. Some members are doing way too much\, while others don’t appear to be doing anything.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMany people come into community with an assumption that the workload amongst members is going to be equal – this is a myth. There are various differences between people’s bandwidth. Not everyone’s bandwidth for work is going to be the same – those are agreements that need to be made within your community from the start.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this two-part series\, Addressing Participation Issues in Community work\, we’ll unpack why the workload distribution seems uneven\, the various questions that need to be addressed to have a robust participation program\, and why there is not one best answer about how to set that up. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nWhy it’s naive to expect that all members will contribute labor equally to the maintenance and well-being of the community\n\n\n\nThe ways in which Participation tensions can be a canary in the coal mine for a variety of community shortcomings\n\n\n\nHow a deeper understanding of group diversity will help you develop more realistic Participation expectations\n\n\n\nThe value of having specialized teams available to labor behind the scenes to help members work through interpersonal tensions\, and to find roles in the community that are a good fit for them and what the community needs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		Addressing Participation Issues in CommunityFrom: $20.00 \n\n	Registration includes access to both workshop dates: March 19 & 21.\n\nNeed financial support?\n\nIf cost is a barrier to register\, please email us at events@ic.org for a 50% off coupon code\, including the name of the event you’d like to attend. 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SUMMARY:Common Legal Issues in Community
DESCRIPTION:Common Legal Issues in Community \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 19\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 10:00-11:00am \n\n\n\nMountain: 11:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 12:00-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 1:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin intentional community attorney Clifford Paulin to learn the common legal issues in community and how to avoid them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNavigating the law can be tough for inexperienced communities\, so it’s important to create a solid legal foundation for your intentional community to avoid distress. Furthermore\, strong and responsive legal agreements within communities are key to both their long-term success and maintaining healthy relationships between community members. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about some of the most common legal issues that communities face and how to prepare for them. Our presenter\, Clifford Paulin Esq. has advised communities on the legal aspects of community living for 15 years\, so will share from his broad experience.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this 1-hour webinar to get a bird’s eye view of legal topics to consider when starting\, maintaining\, or reforming a community\, as well as get a taste for our upcoming 5-week course\, Legal Basics for Communities. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nThe critical legal topics in intentional community that you need to be aware of\n\n\n\nWhat to ensure is in your governing documents\n\n\n\nHow to evaluate different choices of legal structure\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClifford Paulin\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClifford Paulin provides a full suite of legal\, facilitation\, and mediation services to individuals\, businesses\, communities\, non-profits\, and government entities. His extensive background in serving these organizations as well as being part of them provides hime with a unique understanding of their needs and desires. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClifford holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona\, a Juris Doctorate and a Masters of Study in Environmental Law from Vermont Law School\, a mediation certificate from the Center for Understanding in Conflict\, and advanced facilitation training from Synectics LLC. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nClifford’s legal practice has focused on transactional law\, non-profit law\, and community law since 2006. He also has extensive experience in mediation in both individual and group settings. He has facilitated strategic planning and other processes for groups in both the private and public sectors. Mr. Paulin is also a co-founder of The Oak Granary\, a land-based environmental education non-profit in Potter Valley\, California. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		Common Legal Issues in CommunityFree! \n\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Donation Level\n						\n							Donation Level$0 - no donation$10 - standard donation (covers presenter's time)$20 - generous donation (covers presenter's time + FIC's costs)Custom donation amountClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n				\n	\n			\n\n		\n		\n			 \n	\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		Common Legal Issues in Community quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Register\n\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n \n\n	\n	\n	Categories: Event\, Program\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n	\n\n			\n			\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:A Brief Intro to Sociocracy
DESCRIPTION:A Brief Intro to Sociocracy \n\n\n\nMonday\, March 18\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11:00-11:30am\n\n\n\nMountain: 12:00-12:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2:00-2:30pm\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Sociocracy for All’s Jerry Koch-Gonzalez for a brief introduction to Sociocracy to learn how dynamic governance can help your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvery community has to decide (and redecide) how to govern itself. Yet\, coming together in the form of meetings can be daunting and time-consuming. Imagine a new way for a group to govern itself\, where you actually look forward to the meeting – having encounters that don’t dwell on problems\, but instead find solutions\, leaving time and creating space for other important aspects of collective living: connection amongst members\, feedback\, sharing what is happening in each other’s lives. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring this session\, we will briefly explore the three choices every group needs to make and why communities fail to feel like community. We will discuss what Sociocracy means and why you might want it as your governance structure as you get a sample of Sociocracy’s core elements.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this 30-minute webinar to learn how Sociocracy can help your community govern itself\, as well as get a taste for our upcoming 7-week course\, Sociocracy for Communities\, starting Monday\, April 8. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nthe three choices every community needs to make\n\n\n\nthe three key components of sociocracy and an example of each\n\n\n\nWhere to go for more information!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJerry Koch Gonzalez\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJerry helps communities and organizations implement sociocracy to create adaptive and effective organizations where all members’ voices matter. He is a consultant and certified trainer in both Dynamic Governance/Sociocracy and Compassionate Communication (NVC)\, focusing on egalitarian governance\, decision-making\, communication skills\, and conflict resolution/Restorative Circles. \n\n\n\nJerry is a founding resident of Cherry Hill Cohousing\, a 30-year old community in Massachusetts that has been successfully using Sociocracy since 2013. \n\n\n\nWith his colleague\, Ted Rau\, Jerry co-founded Sociocracy for All\, an international member-run nonprofit promoting egalitarian governance through training\, consulting\, and resource materials. He co-authored the Sociocracy manual Many Voices One Song and has taught sociocracy and NonViolent Communication to many audiences. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		A Brief Intro to SociocracyFree! \n\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Donation Level\n						\n							Donation Level$0 - no donation$5 - standard donation$10 - generous donationCustom donation amountClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n				\n	\n			\n\n		\n		\n			 \n	\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		A Brief Intro to Sociocracy quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Register\n\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n \n\n	\n	\n	Categories: Event\, Program\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n	\n\n			\n			\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\n7-week Sociocracy for Communities Live course
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SUMMARY:Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities March
DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities March \n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12-1:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2-  3:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiscover the essentials of starting your own intentional community with March’s Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities featuring Jan Martin Bang  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event series is crafted for emerging community founders\, offering direct access to practical advice and insights from experts in the field. Led by Cynthia Tina\, who brings her experience from visiting over 200 communities worldwide\, each session features one-to-one interviews with community consultants\, founders\, and educators. \n\n\n\nThis is more than an event series—it’s a launchpad for future community leaders. \n\n\n\n“Blueprints for Belonging” zeroes in on the practical aspects of community building. Our guests share real-world experiences and actionable strategies\, covering everything from legal setup and financial management to culture building and governance. This series is an invaluable resource for anyone at the beginning stages of creating a community\, providing a roadmap to avoid common mistakes and implement best practices. \n\n\n\nThe format encourages active participation\, with opportunities for the audience to ask questions and engage directly with speakers. This interactive approach ensures that you can get specific advice relevant to your project. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities March\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from this conversation: \n\n\n\n\nLearn the basics of starting an intentional community\n\n\n\nUnderstand legal and financial requirements\n\n\n\nDiscover how to build a positive community culture and effective governance\n\n\n\nLearn conflict resolution techniques\n\n\n\nExplore strategies for sustainability and self-sufficiency\n\n\n\nConnect with other community founders and experts\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Month’s Guest Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJan Martin Bang\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJan\, a Fellow of the Findhorn Foundation\, was born in Norway and grew up in England where he was active in the Cooperative and Trade Union Movements in the 70’s. He moved to Israel in 1984 and was a kibbutz member for 16 years. Since 1993\, he has worked on environmental projects within the Kibbutz Movement. This took Jan on extensive travels within the region\, teaching Permaculture courses and visiting ecovillage type projects in Egypt\, Turkey\, Cyprus and the Palestinian areas.  \n\n\n\nJan moved to Solborg Camphill Village in Norway in the year 2000 with his family\, and worked on educational projects with people with special needs\, and with administration of the Camphill Charitable Trust in Norway. He also started and edited the Norwegian Camphill quarterly magazine\, “Landsbyliv” (Village Life) for its first 11 years. \n\n\n\nJan has worked with the Global Ecovillage Network since it was established in 1995\, first as a contact person in Israel\, later as a contributor to the book “Ecovillage Living”\, published in 2002. He has written many articles for commune\, community and ecological periodicals over the last three decades\, and contributed papers to international conferences on community and ecological issues.  \n\n\n\nIn 2006\, Jan gained his Diploma in Permaculture from the Nordic Permaculture Institute based on his work in education and community building. He has been active in the Norwegian Permaculture movement since 2001\, as a member of the Board\, and as Chair. Jan has also been an active member of the Norwegian Ecovillage movement\, as Board member and sometime Chair of the Kilden Charitable Trust. Jan is currently on the Board of the newly founded Norwegian Permaculture Diploma Guild\, and has held dozens of Permaculture Foundation Courses (PDC) in several countries\, including Norway\, Israel\, Scotland\, Latvia\, Iceland and Spitzbergen. \n\n\n\nHe has been connected to the International Communal Studies Association (ICSA) since its founding conference in 1985\, and in 2010 was elected Chair of the Association. Jan was part of the organizing team for the 2013 ICSA conference on Community and Sustainability\, held at Findhorn in Scotland. He also been part of the organizing team for the 2022 conference in Denmark and the 2024 digital conference. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Your Host\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCynthia is a leading consultant in the field of intentional communities. She’s the founder of CommunityFinders\, offering programs to help people join and start residential communities. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours\, bringing people on inspirational journeys to regenerative communities around the world. Cynthia has visited more than 150 intentional communities globally\, including the Vermont ecovillage where she lives in her self-built passive solar home.  \n\n\n\nFormerly a Co-Director\, Cynthia is a partner and educator with the Foundation for Intentional Community. She’s a former trustee of the Global Ecovillage Network and former Director of the youth ecovillage network\, NextGEN North America. Cynthia holds a degree in Sustainability from Goddard College\, as well as certificates in Permaculture and Ecovillage Design\, and Yoga Teacher Training. \n\n\n\nGet started on your community journey with a short quiz to find out which type of community is a fit for you! https://communityfinders.com/quiz \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get a StreamYard link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive StreamYard Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to view a live session on StreamYard with the panelists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional CommunitiesFree! \n\n	This event series is crafted for emerging community founders\, offering direct access to practical advice and insights from experts in the field. Led by Cynthia Tina\, who brings her experience from visiting over 200 communities worldwide\, each session features one-to-one interviews with community consultants\, founders\, and educators.\n\nLearn more here.\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Donation Level\n						\n							Donation Level$0 donation$10 donation (covers host's time)$20 donation (covers host's time + FIC's costs)Custom donation amount						\n					\n									\n						Event Date (2024)\n						\n							Event Date (2024)Jan XFeb XMar XApr XMay XJun XJul XAug XSep XOct XNov XDec XClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n				\n	\n			\n\n		\n		\n			 \n	\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Register\n\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n \n\n	\n	\n	Categories: Event\, Program\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n	\n\n			\n			\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBuilding Belonging: Your Guide to Starting a Residential Intentional Community Book\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities March 2024
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities March 2024 \n\n\n\nThursday\, March 7\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2-  3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities March 2024. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities March 2024 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Mariposa Group \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Mariposa Group is founded on a tremendous vision of what might be possible for human beings living together in love. They are not a typical community and  have a fundamental requirement of committing to “Love & Truth”. For those with a “Love & Truth” commitment firmly in place\, it has a Joyful sense of ‘Coming Home’! The Mariposa Group is located in Bivins\, TX. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Hermitage\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLocated in Pitman\, PA\, the Hermitage is a Harmonist spiritual community that started in 1988. Their goal is to live in harmony with earth and spirit. Being a Harmonist is an expected part of community life. They are a spiritual center\, an architectural heritage site and a local history museum. Much of the Hermitage’s land is farmed and they have a variety of domesticated bird that roam freely. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nValley of Light\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Valley of Light (VOL) is a sustainable\, spiritual community located in Independence\, VA. Their 23-acre campus is situated in the Appalachian Mountains and borders the ancient New River. VOL was founded by members of The Oracle Institute\, a 501 (c)(3) educational charity and socio-spiritual think tank. Oracle operates an award-winning publishing house\, spirituality school\, and global peace practice. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community\, in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get a StreamYard link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive StreamYard Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to view a live session on StreamYard with the panelists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great introduction to Intentional Communities. I felt very encouraged to do more research. I felt like I entered into a group of family and friends with like values for humanity. It is nice not to feel so alone!” \n\n\n\n-Chandra Marin \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nStarter Guide to Intentional Communities \n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Blueprints for Belonging: Introducing New Interview Series
DESCRIPTION:Blueprints for Belonging: Introducing New Interview Series \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 27\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12:00-1:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1:00-2:00p\n\n\n\nEastern: 2:00-3:00pm\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a 1-hour introduction to the brand new series: Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nKick off your journey into intentional community building with the inaugural event of “Blueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities.” In this opening session\, Cynthia Tina\, a consultant with a wealth of experience from over 200 communities globally\, sets the stage for the series. She’ll introduce the overarching themes\, provide a clear framework for the discussions to come\, and demystify the key terminology you’ll need to navigate the world of intentional communities. \n\n\n\nThis first event is designed to lay a solid foundation for aspiring community founders. Cynthia will outline the essential elements for creating new intentional communities\, from visioning and planning to execution. You’ll gain an understanding of the critical steps involved in starting a community\, the common challenges you might face\, and the strategies for overcoming them. \n\n\n\nThe session is interactive\, with ample opportunity for attendees to ask questions. This ensures that you can get clarity on any concepts and start your community-building journey with confidence. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll receive:\n\n\n\n\nA comprehensive introduction to the “Blueprints for Belonging” series\n\n\n\nAn understanding of key terms and concepts in intentional community building\n\n\n\nInsight into the essential elements of starting a new community\n\n\n\nStrategies for planning and overcoming common challenges\n\n\n\nThe chance to ask Cynthia Tina direct questions and receive personalized adviceWhether you’re in the early stages of dreaming about an intentional community or are ready to take the first steps in making it a reality\, this event is the perfect starting point. Join us to build a strong foundation for your community project.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCynthia is a leading consultant in the field of intentional communities. She’s the founder of CommunityFinders\, offering programs to help people join and start residential communities. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours\, bringing people on inspirational journeys to regenerative communities around the world. Cynthia has visited more than 150 intentional communities globally\, including the Vermont ecovillage where she lives in her self-built passive solar home.  \n\n\n\nFormerly a Co-Director\, Cynthia is a partner and educator with the Foundation for Intentional Community. She’s a former trustee of the Global Ecovillage Network and former Director of the youth ecovillage network\, NextGEN North America. Cynthia holds a degree in Sustainability from Goddard College\, as well as certificates in Permaculture and Ecovillage Design\, and Yoga Teacher Training. \n\n\n\nGet started on your community journey with a short quiz to find out which type of community is a fit for you! https://communityfinders.com/quiz \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Streamyard link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Streamyard with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		Blueprints for Belonging: Introducing New Interview SeriesFree! \n\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Donation Level\n						\n							Donation Level$0 - no donation$10 - standard donation (covers FIC's costs)$20 - generous donation (FIC's costs + supports the intentional community movement)Custom donation amountClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n				\n	\n			\n\n		\n		\n			 \n	\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		Blueprints for Belonging: Introducing New Interview Series quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Register\n\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n \n\n	\n	\n	Categories: Event\, Program\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n	\n\n			\n			\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBlueprints for Belonging: Conversations on Creating Intentional Communities March event\n\n\n\nBuilding Belonging: Your Guide to Starting a Residential Intentional Community book\n\n\n\nStarting A Community on-demand course
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SUMMARY:Best Practices in Membership & Recruitment
DESCRIPTION:Best Practices in Membership & Recruitment \n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 21\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-10:30am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00-11:30am\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin multi-intentional community founder and author Yana Ludwig for a workshop on best practices in membership & recruitment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHaving a membership selection process is critical to long term community viability and mission fulfilment. In this session\, Yana Ludwig will provide you with detailed guidance for how to create a seamless and transparent process for both your community and potential members.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYana will cover membership criteria and timelines\, while addressing those sticky questions about whether having a process is inappropriate exclusivity or just smart community building. She will also cover the necessary basics of recruitment practices.  \n\n\n\n(This is also a great chance to ask questions if you’ve read Yana’s book Building Belonging and need to know more for your group!)  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nunderstand the importance of a transparent process for joining your community\n\n\n\nlearn how to balance the community’s mission with potential member’s interests\n\n\n\nget guidance on specific membership mechanisms that can increase your chances of a healthy social environment\n\n\n\nlearn about potential pitfalls and how to avoid them\n\n\n\nwalk away with a template to get started for your own group’s membership process\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYana Ludwig\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYana served on the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Intentional Community for over a decade. She lived in community for 26 years and was a founder 4 times – all of her work is grounded in deep community experience. Her writing includes The Cooperative Culture Handbook (co-authored with Karen Gimnig) focuses on articulating a vision and practical pathway for intentional culture building; and many articles in Communities magazine. Her new book\, Building Belonging: Your Guide to Starting a Residential Intentional Community\, was released in May 2023. \n\n\n\nYana is the former Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable and Cooperative Culture at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage and Commonomics USA (an economic justice organization). She currently serves in that role for the North Coast Food Web in Oregon\, where she lives with her partner and a couple of very fluffy four-leggeds. She is a dynamic\, compassionate and thoughtful speaker and teacher\, committed to creating a more just and resilient world.  \n\n\n\nLearn more about Yana here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		Best Practices in Membership & RecruitmentFrom: $10.00 \n\n	Need financial support?\n\nIf cost is a barrier to register\, please email us at events@ic.org for a 50% off coupon code\, including the name of the event you’d like to attend. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to intentional community learning opportunities.\n\n \n\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Donation Level\n						\n							Donation Level$10 - minimum donation (covers presenter's time)$20- standard donation (covers presenter's time + FIC's costs)$40 - generous donation (covers the above + supports the intentional community movement)Custom donation amountClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n				\n	\n			\n\n		\n		\n			 \n	\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		Best Practices in Membership & Recruitment quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Join\n\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n \n\n	\n	\n	Categories: Event\, Program\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n	\n\n			\n			\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBest of Communities III: Leadership\, Power & Membership book\n\n\n\nBuilding Belonging book\n\n\n\nDesigning a Community Membership Process re-run course
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SUMMARY:Death & Dying in Community
DESCRIPTION:Death &  Dying in Community \n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 20 & Thursday\, February 22\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9-11am \n\n\n\nMountain: 10am-12pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11am-1pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12-2pm\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin end-of-life educator Lee Warren for a 2-part exploration of end of life literacy\, death positivity\, and the conscious dying movement in community  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPart 1: Befriending Death\n\n\n\nContemplating death\, ours and others\, is a deeply empowering practice that allows us to live more fully in the present and gives us access to an immense gratitude for the miracle of our own existence. There is no other mechanism quite as powerful in bringing us face to face with profound awe. Join Lee as she shares her recipe for internal and external processes that help us befriend death. External processes include an overview of the spectrum of end of life paperwork and preparations and after death options. Internal processes include discussions on how to nourish the components of our infinite selves in order to access and enhance our sacred journey with death and come to know that we already have everything we need for a positive and conscious death experience. We’ll also discuss how to create a death literate community wherever you live. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReclaiming Death and Dying in Community is for folks at all stages of age and health. Intentionally preparing for death is always time well spent and increases the likelihood of having a good death. Paradoxically and unsurprisingly\, these principles and practices lead to a more ecstatic life. Expect educational components\, discussion\, contemplation exercises\, real-life examples\, resources\, as well as active encouragement for practical next steps. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPart 2: The Art & Practice of Community Based Death & Dying\n\n\n\nAs a member of Earthaven Ecovillage\, Lee Warren has been part of a team of folks gifted with the sacred opportunity to steward the death and dying process of many beloved community members. The collective sense of reverence\, connection\, and harmony that arose from these experiences offered a profound deepening of relationships and the creation of community-wide systems dedicated to this end of life process. For all involved\, from the closest death tenders to the funeral attendees\, these experiences have been life changing and heart opening. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiscover how this group navigates the dying process\, tends to the dead\, designs home funerals and home burials\, supports the expression of grief\, and cares for the caregivers. These beautifully emergent practices have been holistically learned through their humble service and a desire to reclaim the art of caring for our own at death. Specifically\, they garnered this wisdom through the grace of the dying\, the synergy of many traditions\, really good mentors\, and their own innate evolutionary intuition. We’ll discuss death preparedness\, death literacy\, and a whole new attitude of death philosophies that are possible within the context of community. Discover your own doorway to profound mysticism and magic as you embrace all that community-based end of life has to offer. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring the Death & Dying in Community workshop you will:\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy death related stories from an emerging ecovillage\n\n\n\nAdapt end of life systems to your own life and community\n\n\n\nInquire into the resources already at hand in your group\n\n\n\nIncorporate emergent death philosophies into your worldview\n\n\n\nUnderstand the components of death literacy\n\n\n\nExplore death preparedness for self and groups\n\n\n\nGenerate enthusiasm for having death based conversations\n\n\n\nImplement small or large changes into your approach to death\n\n\n\nDevelop plans for more death positivity in your world\n\n\n\nExperiment with new ways of thinking about death\n\n\n\nReflect on what traditions are at play in your community\n\n\n\nExperience inspiration and motivation to discuss death preparedness\n\n\n\nChoose systems that support death preparedness\n\n\n\nCelebrate your inner wisdom\, insight\, and guidance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLee Warren\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLee is a devoted community builder. She is delighted by community of all kinds\, shapes\, sizes\, and intentions. Her life purpose is to provide leadership in the building of community in accessible\, natural\, and blissful ways. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo that end\, she is committed to reweaving the cosmologies as well as regenerating the cultural wisdom that allows for us ALL to “return to the village.” The village is a metaphor for the collaborative approach to life that will repair historical damage and create a sense of coherence and unity. Cultural repair looks like conscious relating to self\, to land\, to dying\, to living\, and to other. As we return to the village\, we create cohesive\, supportive\, inclusive\, and life-giving systems that tend to the whole\, most especially to the “more than human world”. \n\n\n\nIn the midst of this deep reverence\, we will come to see the divine in all things. All aspects of life are sacred opportunities for presence and soulful engagement. sustainable economics\, conscious dying\, and community of all kinds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn more about Lee and her work here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n\n	\n	\n			\n\n\n	\n		Death & Dying in Community workshopFrom: $20.00 \n\n	Registration includes access to both workshop dates: February 20 & 22.\n\nNeed financial support?\n\nIf cost is a barrier to register\, please email us at events@ic.org for a 50% off coupon code\, including the name of the event you’d like to attend. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to intentional community learning opportunities.\n\n\n	\n			\n			\n									\n						Donation Level\n						\n							Donation Level$20 minimum donation (covers presenter’s time)$40 standard donation (covers presenter’s time + FIC’s costs)$60 generous donation (covers the above + supports the intentional community movement)Custom donation amountClear						\n					\n							\n		\n		\n				\n	\n			\n\n		\n		\n			 \n	\n		\n		\n\n		\n		\n\n		\n			\n\n	\n	 \n\n\n\n\n		\n\n	\n	\n		Death & Dying in Community workshop quantity\n	\n	\n\n	Register\n\n	\n\n	\n	\n	\n\n		\n	\n	\n\n \n\n	\n	\n	Categories: Event\, Program\n	\n	\n\n	\n\n	\n\n			\n			\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities February 2024 \n\n\n\nThursday\, February 8\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2- 3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Communities February 2024. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome travel to communities around the world without leaving your armchair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Communities February 2024 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSanta Rosa Creek Commons\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSanta Rosa Creek is a 27-unit cooperative that takes its name from the largest city in Sonoma County\, California\, and the creek that forms its northern border. As a community\, they share their talents and work together to manage two acres\, five buildings\, and numerous gardens. They are a multi-generational cooperative\, and they welcome a diversity of spiritual beliefs\, backgrounds\, abilities\, and sexual preferences \n\n\n\nLearn more here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLove & Cherry\n\n\n\nLove & Cherry is a community fresh in the making. Their goal is a self sustainable group of people who share same the same life values (non hurting and affection exchange\, as the main values and maybe only ones that matter). The emphasis is on healing of past rejections\, traumas and all the baggage that “cultured” life brings. Touch and intimacy are very important in the community in order to heal and connect with one another. \n\n\n\nLearn more here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Second Life Project\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe Second Life Project is a San Francisco-based community built by and for the formerly incarcerated community. They build intentional self-determined communities with formerly incarcerated individuals returning from life sentences in prison. These homes are not externally managed by an outside agency\, but are run by the people who inhabit them. These communities ensure that they return to a community that solves for affordable housing\, reintegration from a segregated and stigmatized world\, and community of belonging. \n\n\n\nLearn more here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community\, in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get a StreamYard link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive StreamYard Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to view a live session on StreamYard with the panelists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great introduction to Intentional Communities. I felt very encouraged to do more research. I felt like I entered into a group of family and friends with like values for humanity. It is nice not to feel so alone!” \n\n\n\n-Chandra Marin \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nStarter Guide to Intentional Communities \n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:The Impact of Ecovillages Worldwide
DESCRIPTION:The Impact of Ecovillages Worldwide \n\n\n\nThursday\, January 25\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 7:00-8:30am\n\n\n\nMountain: 8:00-9:30am\n\n\n\nCentral: 9:00-10:30a\n\n\n\nEastern: 10:00-11:30am\n\n\n\n\nView your local time here \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin sociology researcher Lasse Kos to explore the impact of ecovillages worldwide\, via a presentation on the results of the largest global survey on ecovillages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEcovillages are regarded as real-life laboratories of sustainable change. They are communities in which people develop sustainable\, social\, ecological\, economic and cultural practices. These emerging innovations can provide important insight for the broader society and drive sustainability transitions.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEcovillages as Incubators for Sustainability Transitions (EVIST) is a research project of the University of Basel\, Switzerland. The EVIST survey is the largest global survey on ecovillages. The aim of the survey is to measure how extensively and intensively ecovillages diffuse their sustainable innovations to their local and social environments. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring this 1.5 hour event\, researcher Lasse Kos will share the results of this survey. You’ll get insights into the impact of ecovillages in North America\, Europe and beyond and have the opportunity to network with other attendees. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nlearn about the EVIST research project and the survey results\n\n\n\nhave the opportunity to reflect upon the results with other participants\n\n\n\nhave the opportunity to network with others who are interested in ecovillages\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLasse Kos\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLasse Kos is a PhD student in sociology at the University of Basel. His PhD project is part of the research project Ecovillages as Incubators of Sustainability Transitions (EVIST).  \n\n\n\nHe started his academic journey with a study in cultural anthropology & development sociology at the University of Amsterdam. Subsequently\, he completed an interdisciplinary social science master in Global Studies at the University of Wroclaw and the University of Leipzig.  \n\n\n\nLasse’s research interests center around the topic of the multiscale governance of sustainability transitions. Within the wider scope of the EVIST research project\, he is particularly interested in the mutual influencing relationship between the diffusion of grassroots initiatives’ sustainable innovations and the different governance frameworks that are in place. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nWisdom of Communities\, Volume 4: Sustainability in Community (book)\n\n\n\nTogether Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption (book)
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities January 2024
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities January\n\n\n\nThursday\, January 4\, 2024  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2 –  3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Communities January 2024. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCome travel to communities around the world without leaving your armchair. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities January 2024 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Communities:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCantine’s Island Cohousing\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are an established community whose members foster deep neighborly ties by sharing meals\, play and the work of maintaining and bettering our community. \n\n\n\nOld-fashioned community values come in a new form at Cantine’s Island Cohousing\, where members live cooperatively and people of all ages interact naturally in this family-friendly neighborhood. \n\n\n\nNineteen privately-owned homes sit on over 9.5 acres of community-owned land beside the Esopus Creek within an easy walk to the Village of Saugerties\, New York. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHarmony Terrace of Tampa Bay\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHarmony Terrace is a new residential community near Tampa\, Florida. We own nearly 5 acres of beautiful undeveloped land with a main house that will be converted to our common house\, several studios\, workshops\, and sheds\, and many towering oak trees that provide glorious shade. We have hired an architect and have completed our site and house plans. We are on a path to start construction on our new community of 26 units of different sizes as soon as the ink is dry on all the plans and contracts\, which we hope will be early in 2023. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlueberry Commons Cohousing and Farm Cooperative\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are a group of families and individuals on a journey to develop cohousing on a fully functioning farm in Powell River\, BC\, Canada. We share an interest in living lightly on the land\, building ecologically sustainable housing and growing our own food. \n\n\n\nWhile still in the planning stages\, we are already building community by creating deeper connections between each other and this beautiful property some of us already call home. We envision an inclusive and diverse intentional community that will provide meaningful relationships with our neighbours\, learning opportunities and connection to the land. \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community\, in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get a StreamYard link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive StreamYard Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to view a live session on StreamYard with the panelists. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great introduction to Intentional Communities. I felt very encouraged to do more research. I felt like I entered into a group of family and friends with like values for humanity. It is nice not to feel so alone!” \n\n\n\n-Chandra Marin \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nStarter Guide to Intentional Communities \n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities December
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities December \n\n\n\nThursday\, December 7\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12pm-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2-3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Communities December 2023. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities December 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunities Presenting in December\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUmphakatsi Peace Ecovillage\n\n\n\nUmphakatsi Peace Ecovillage is a youth-based community initiative that started in 2006 in Steynsdorp Village – Mpumalanga Province – South Africa. The founder of the project (Sarah Motha) is a member of the community\, who after living in the village for 33 years\, studying\, working and travelling; realized that the available resources in the village can be turned into an opportunity for job creation and developing sustainable livelihoods. Hence since the project was started by 11 young members of the community (and 4 adults) who have voluntarily worked together towards establishing the project from building a road\, starting fruit garden\, to maintaining the Ecovillage.  \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGreek Village Cohousing\n\n\n\nWe are an international group creating the first multigenerational cohousing village in Greece! We are a multigenerational\, multinational\, and multilingual group. While we do not share any particular ideology or religion or political opinion\, we all share a dedication to community and to the mission of creating Greece’s first cohousing village. \n\n\n\nA few of us have significant experience living in cohousing and eco villages. This can lay a strong foundation for a healthy community. A few others are Greek or have significant experience living in Greece\, and they will be a great bridge to the wider community. Still others are coming from all walks of life\, with a rich mix of skills\, talents\, and backgrounds that make this group special. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTierramor\n\n\n\nA physical and spiritual container for discovery and growth in Nosara\, Costa Rica\, the Tierramor community is an evolving playground from which a new culture and a more beautiful world might emerge. Currently in its initial stages of development on 120 hectares of incredible land\, Tierramor aims to be a meeting point for anyone who wishes to explore the dark and the light. Tierramor hosts regular workshops\, retreats and events\, attracting permaculturists\, spiritual seekers\, and purposeful wanderers from around the world. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit Tierramor in person!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Ecovillage Tour in Costa Rica this January 🌿 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn more and register at EcovillageTours.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina is the “community matchmaker” and founder of CommunityFinders\, offering programs to help people join and start intentional communities. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours\, bringing people on inspirational journeys to sustainable communities. She has visited more than 150 intentional communities around the world\, including the Vermont ecovillage where she lives in her self-built passive solar home.  \n\n\n\nFormerly the co-director\, Cynthia is now a spokesperson and educator with the Foundation for Intentional Community. She’s a former trustee of the Global Ecovillage Network and former director of the youth ecovillage network\, NextGEN North America. She holds a degree in Sustainability from Goddard College\, as well as certificates in Permaculture and Ecovillage Design\, and Yoga Teacher Training. \n\n\n\nGet started on your community journey with a short quiz to find out which type of community is a fit for you! https://communityfinders.com/quiz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
URL:https://backup.ic.org/event/virtual-tour-of-intentional-communities-december-2023/
CATEGORIES:FIC Members,Partner Events,Public
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SUMMARY:Creating Community in the Modern World
DESCRIPTION:Creating Community in the Modern World \n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 6\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-10:30am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00-11:30am \n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-1:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Damanhur resident\, Celastrina\, for Creating Community in the Modern World\, a webinar on how to build modern eco villages in today’s society. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat is lacking in the modern society model? When we think about human connection\, ecological balance\, existential purpose\, spiritual meaning: what could be different? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this interactive webinar\, Celastrina will identify how intentional communities can be a solution to our contemporary crisis\, allowing us to build resiliency\, solidarity and sustainability in the modern world. Providing a foundational understanding of intentional communities\, Celastrina will present what successful communities have in common.  Deriving from their experiences she guides us through the process of community building. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParticipants will be equipped with practical knowledge about creating and sustaining these modern ecovillages while integrating technology and sustainable practices. \n\n\n\nIntentional communities are vital for the future of humanity. Let’s understand how to get them off the ground. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nPlanning and design considerations for ecovillages\n\n\n\nSustainability practices: eco/social/spiritual\n\n\n\nRegulations and engaging with local authorities\n\n\n\nThe role of technology in eco-village development\n\n\n\nCommunity coordination and communication\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport the FIC\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWould you like to see more events like this? Please donate to our end of year fundraiser to help ensure we can continue to offer virtual resources to support communitarians across the globe.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelastrina\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCelastrina has been living in an intentional community for 9 years. During this time\, she’s gained a lot of knowledge of what challenges communities face and how to resolve them. She believes that conscious communities have an essential role in creating a more harmonious life on this planet for all living beings. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou can follow her on Instagram here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T143000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities November
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities November \n\n\n\nThursday\, November 2\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12pm-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2-3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Communities November 2023. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities November 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunities Presenting in November\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShift Esperanza\n\n\n\nLocated in Nosara\, Costa Rica – one of the five BLUE ZONES of the world – Shift Esperanza presents a unique opportunity for optimal healthy living within a supportive\, eco-friendly community. Our community empowers wellness and proactive green living in the context of a spectacular natural Costa Rica location\, sustainably designed residences\, community-owned organic and regenerative farm\, and an array of wellness amenities. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarthwaking Village\n\n\n\nEarthwaking Village is building an intentional community in Perez Zeledon\, Costa Rica. Our Vision is to awaken humanity to our highest and best expression that we were created for. We are doing this by developing and sharing a new type of education where the pillars of focus are health\, wealth\, happiness\, relationships and spiritual connection. We are building off the grid\, self sustainable 3 Dimensional Freedom Universities all around the world.  \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ark\n\n\n\nThe Ark is an autonomous regenerative community nestled atop the hills of Santa Teresa\, Costa Rica. We are building a place to thrive together\, with each other and with nature\, offering all the comforts of modern life—a place where friends become family. With 80 hectares of land divided into individual lots\, unique community amenities\, and a 6-hectare permaculture farm\, we’ve created the perfect environment to prioritize healthy\, joyful living\, regeneration\, and personal and collective growth. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit these communities in person!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the Ecovillage Tour in Costa Rica this January 🌿 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn more and register at EcovillageTours.com \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina is the “community matchmaker” and founder of CommunityFinders\, offering programs to help people join and start intentional communities. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours\, bringing people on inspirational journeys to sustainable communities. She has visited more than 150 intentional communities around the world\, including the Vermont ecovillage where she lives in her self-built passive solar home.  \n\n\n\nFormerly the co-director\, Cynthia is now a spokesperson and educator with the Foundation for Intentional Community. She’s a former trustee of the Global Ecovillage Network and former director of the youth ecovillage network\, NextGEN North America. She holds a degree in Sustainability from Goddard College\, as well as certificates in Permaculture and Ecovillage Design\, and Yoga Teacher Training. \n\n\n\nGet started on your community journey with a short quiz to find out which type of community is a fit for you! https://communityfinders.com/quiz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
URL:https://backup.ic.org/event/virtual-tour-of-intentional-communities-november-2023/
CATEGORIES:FIC Members,Partner Events,Public
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SUMMARY:Planning for Children in Community
DESCRIPTION:Planning for Children in Community  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 11\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Village Child Project founder\, mother and communitarian Janne Campbell to make sure your community is ready to welcome children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAddressing the needs of families and children and how they will fit into the community is an important factor when deciding if your community is ready to welcome kids. But\, how do we know when we’re ready? Understanding the values of the community and the agreements you’ve made are paramount in making this critical decision for your community.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLooking at the capacity of your community and their willingness to support families will be an important factor to consider when planning for children in community. What is the expectation around co-holding the needs of families and children? How do children fit into community needs and goals? Are there cultural nuances to consider as well? How about welcoming children with higher support needs? For the safety and security of both the families and the community as a whole\, it’s necessary to answer these questions and lay the groundwork for introducing children to the community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this 2-hour workshop to learn how to navigate the conversations that are needed when planning for children in community to ensure the happiness and comfort of everyone involved. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nexplore issues of safety\, comfort and addressing harm\n\n\n\ngain a clear picture of the intersectionality of cultural nuances\, community values and agreements\n\n\n\nlearn how to be welcoming of children with higher support needs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanne Campbell\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJanne is passionate about creating a world that works for all\, including children. As an unschooling mother of two\, devoted student of conscious parenting and nonviolent communication\, she serves the Great Turning by sharing what she knows about raising children in joy\, respect and connection. She is particularly drawn to supporting inquiry around the delicate ecosystem of family and children within the context of intentional community. When she isn’t making snacks and holding space for big feelings\, she’s fermenting\, baking\, cobbing\, foraging\, growing or skinning something and trying to start a (un)school. Janne is the founder of the Village Child Project where she consults with communities and other organizations who wish to support the liberation of children within the container of community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nRaising Children in Community course
URL:https://backup.ic.org/event/planning-for-children-in-community/
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SUMMARY:Participation in Community: Understanding Tensions and Resolutions
DESCRIPTION:Participation in Community: Understanding Tensions and Resolutions \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 6th\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-10:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-1:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin longtime communitarian Laird Schaub to learn about tensions around participation in community and how you can resolve them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nMost communities encounter bumps in the road when it comes to non-monetary member contributions to the maintenance and well-being of the group. In Participation in Community: Understanding Tensions and Resolutions\, we’ll outline why that happens\, the various questions that need to be addressed to have a robust participation program\, and why there is not one best answer about how to set that up.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this introductory 1-hour webinar\, to gain an understanding of healthy group dynamics around shared work in community\, as well as get a taste for our upcoming 5-week course\, Participation & Work in Community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nWhy it’s naive to expect that all members will contribute labor equally to the maintenance and well-being of the community\n\n\n\nHow a deeper understanding of group diversity will help you navigate Participation tensions better\n\n\n\nThe value of having a Care Team available to help members work through tensions they are not able to resolve on their own (because Participation can be expected  will evince tensions from time to time)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities October
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities October \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 5\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12pm-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2-3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Communities October 2023. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities October 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunities Presenting in October\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEcovillage at Ithaca\n\n\n\nLocated in the beautiful region of New York’s Finger Lakes\, EcoVillage at Ithaca has three thriving cohousing neighborhoods. The village features cooperative dining in the common houses\, a swimming pond\, neighborhood community gardens\, hiking trails\, play spaces\, 85 energy efficient homes\, a common house with 15 apartments\, all in a multigenerational village-scale community. The pedestrian village is surrounded by woods and open meadows.  \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWalnut St Cooperative\n\n\n\nWalnut Street Co-op is a social change oriented cooperative household in Eugene\, Oregon. In September 2000 we moved into a large\, rambling house together\, seeking to build community. Three years later we formed a legal co-op\, funding the project with many small loans from like-minded individuals. As housemates\, we eat dinner together\, share chores\, attend house meetings and work parties\, and have a basic commitment to resolve conflicts. We trust that each person holds a piece of the truth\, and we are committed to deep listening with each other. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLa Cité Écologique\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCité Écologique is an ecovillage located in Ham-Nord in the region of Quebec\, Canada where residents give priority to education\, sustainable development and respect. We offer an alternative lifestyle where businesses\, community and sustainability are intertwined. The community began in 1984 as an alternative school based on “respect for nature.” Now\, 100 members live here on a permanent basis. Visitors and interns are welcome to join our visitor’s program during summer time. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina is the “community matchmaker” and founder of CommunityFinders\, offering programs to help people join and start intentional communities. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours\, bringing people on inspirational journeys to sustainable communities. She has visited more than 150 intentional communities around the world\, including the Vermont ecovillage where she lives in her self-built passive solar home.  \n\n\n\nFormerly the co-director\, Cynthia is now a spokesperson and educator with the Foundation for Intentional Community. She’s a former trustee of the Global Ecovillage Network and former director of the youth ecovillage network\, NextGEN North America. She holds a degree in Sustainability from Goddard College\, as well as certificates in Permaculture and Ecovillage Design\, and Yoga Teacher Training. \n\n\n\nGet started on your community journey with a short quiz to find out which type of community is a fit for you! https://communityfinders.com/quiz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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CATEGORIES:FIC Members,Partner Events,Public
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SUMMARY:Options for Educating Children in Community
DESCRIPTION:Options for Educating Children in Community  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 4\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Village Child Project founder\, mother\, and communitarian Janne Campbell to explore your options for educating children in community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe all want the best for our children. Where do we begin when deciding which form of education they will receive? The options seem endless\, and the pressure to choose the right path for your child can be immense. From conventional schooling\, to community private schooling\, to microschools\, to Self-Directed Education — you want to be sure you are choosing the right option for the benefit of your child and your community.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow your community plays a role in that decision is also a factor. What kinds of conversations do you need to have with your community? Does your community have the capacity for on-site education? Do all of the kids participate in the same kind of schooling? What about the wide spectrum of learning needs? Each community is different and has its own approach for educating their children. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this workshop to learn how to navigate through all of the educational options that are available to you and come to a decision that feels right for you and your community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nexplore your options for educating children in a community context\n\n\n\nunderstand the difference between Community private school vs Private and Co-op homeschooling/unschooling vs Microschools or ALCs\n\n\n\nlearn how to plan for the spectrum of learning needs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanne Campbell\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJanne is passionate about creating a world that works for all\, including children. As an unschooling mother of two\, devoted student of conscious parenting and nonviolent communication\, she serves the Great Turning by sharing what she knows about raising children in joy\, respect and connection. She is particularly drawn to supporting inquiry around the delicate ecosystem of family and children within the context of intentional community. When she isn’t making snacks and holding space for big feelings\, she’s fermenting\, baking\, cobbing\, foraging\, growing or skinning something and trying to start a (un)school. Janne is the founder of the Village Child Project where she consults with communities and other organizations who wish to support the liberation of children within the container of community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPlanning for Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nBest of Communities VII: Children in Community book
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SUMMARY:Co-Parenting in Community
DESCRIPTION:Co-Parenting in Community  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 27\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin family therapist\, social architect and communitarian Jessica Plancich Shinners to explore co-parenting in community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nParenting styles have changed dramatically over the course of history. Many of the things that were important 50\, 100\, even 1\,000 years ago have evolved to be very different from what our children need today. With this in mind\, it seems everyone has the “right” way to raise their child. What happens when we intersect multiple parenting styles that vary in skills\, disciplines\, and educational preferences?  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou get the reality of raising children in community. Where there are these challenges\, you find opportunities for growth. You can resolve co-parenting conflict and find peace amongst so many differing views of raising a child with good communication and the right tools to succeed. Taking the weight off of being the sole person responsible for every single idea and the way to implement it is monumental. What you share with your community could be of great value\, and who knows\, you may just pick up something along the way. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the Co-Parenting in Community workshop to discover how you can share the responsibility of raising children and make the work of being a co-parent a deeply spiritual and fulfilling practice.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nexplore parenting styles and family dynamics\n\n\n\ndiscover tools for finding parental intersectionality\n\n\n\nlearn how to resolve co-parenting conflict\n\n\n\nlearn how to navigate taboo topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Plancich Shinners\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWith a Master’s in clinical psychology\, a doctorate in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D. Pepperdine University)\, and 20-year psychotherapy practice as a marriage and family therapist\, Jessica applies a whole human approach to consulting that nurtures body\, mind\, and spirit so the wisdom of the heart can be awakened. After years of witnessing the limitations of Western psychology\, she sought training in Eastern approaches to healing and wellness. With certifications as a yoga and qi gong instructor and massage therapist\, Jessica utilizes a holistic and somatic approach to her work as a communitarian and social architect. As a co-founder of the Emerald Village\, she and her husband birthed and raised their 7 year-old daughter in a community context. They have since moved to Southern Oregon to begin another large land based\, community endeavor. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOptions for Educating Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nPlanning for Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nBest of Communities VII: Children in Community book
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SUMMARY:Rematriation: Returning Indigenous Lands to Indigenous Hands
DESCRIPTION:Rematriation: Returning Indigenous Lands to Indigenous Hands \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 21\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 3:00-4:00pm \n\n\n\nMountain: 4:00-5:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 5:00-6:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 6:00-7:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Inés Ixierda of Sogorea Te Land Trust to learn about Rematriation and returning Indigenous lands to Indigenous hands \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThink about your relationship to the occupation of the land in which you live. Whose ancestral land are you on? Do you have a relationship with its history? It’s people? Some of us have never asked ourselves these questions while others are all too aware of the present day impacts of the lineages of colonization. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHow can we take the necessary steps to healing and repairing the relationships we have to this history and the land we live on? How can we be good guests\, and how can we contribute to healing? As we imagine our futures navigating inequality\, climate change\, cultural shifts and other challenges\, we have a chance to transform the ways we proceed. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin the urban Indigenous women-led Sogorea Te Land Trust to reflect on relationships to land and healing legacies of harm through their work returning Indigenous lands to Indigenous hands while creating opportunities for all people to contribute to rematriation. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you will:\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand rematriation and restoring sacred relationships between Indigenous people and their ancestral land\n\n\n\nLearn what it means to heal and transform the legacy of colonization\, genocide\, and patriarchy\n\n\n\nLearn about the issues impacting Indigenous communities today\n\n\n\nLearn about and act in support of Indigenous community led work\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInés Ixierda\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nInés is the Creative Director at the Sogorea Te Land Trust (STLT)\, an urban Indigenous women-led land trust based in the San Francisco Bay Area that facilitates the return of Indigenous land to Indigenous people. You can Learn more about the Sogorea Te Land Trust here. \n\n\n\nInés is an interdisciplinary Mestizx artist and media maker with a background in youth work\, decolonial nonprofit work\, and community organizing. She leads STLT’s art and media\, coordinates projects\, organizes events\, and works on the land with plant medicines. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nReclaiming Permaculture & Placemaking for Liberation course
URL:https://backup.ic.org/event/returning-indigenous-lands-to-indigenous-hands/
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SUMMARY:The Joys and Challenges of Children in Community
DESCRIPTION:The Joys and Challenges of Children in Community  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 20\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin parents and community co-founders Amy Saloner & Jessica Plancich Shinners to explore the joys and challenges of children in community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nCan you remember the day that you decided that you wanted to live intentionally in community as a way to collaboratively raise your kids?  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou have a plethora of educational resources just next door; you have the support of your neighbors to help guide your children through life transitions and initiations; and you have the village offering life skills that they may not have received elsewhere.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nHaving this vast network of parents to help raise your kids can be life-changing — and the challenges just as great. You may find that this vast network has many differing ideas on how to care for children\, how to educate them\, and how to discipline them. Instead of viewing these differing ideas as a challenge\, we can perceive them as opportunities for growth\, both for your family and for the community as well. It won’t be easy\, but it will be worth it.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this workshop to discover the joys and challenges of raising children in community\, and learn how to mitigate these community circumstance with ease and grace. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nexplore your personal narratives around child rearing\n\n\n\ndive into both the joys and challenges of raising children in community\n\n\n\nrevise your expectations around raising children cooperatively\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenters\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Saloner\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She has worked for the last thirty years with children and families as a therapist\, parent and teen coach\, educator\, birth advocate and community builder. Amy has worked in non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as as an entrepreneur. She and her husband co-founded The Emerald Village Intentional Community in North County San Diego with four other families twelve years ago. She is the mother to three adolescents\, ages 23\, 16 and 13. Amy is currently working at the intersection of mental health\, nutrition and community building for teens and their families\, specializing in optimal health\, relationships and rites of passage into young adulthood. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJessica Plancich Shinners\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWith a Master’s in clinical psychology\, a doctorate in Organizational Leadership (Ed.D. Pepperdine University)\, and 20-year psychotherapy practice as a marriage and family therapist\, Jessica applies a whole human approach to consulting that nurtures body\, mind\, and spirit so the wisdom of the heart can be awakened. After years of witnessing the limitations of Western psychology\, she sought training in Eastern approaches to healing and wellness. With certifications as a yoga and qi gong instructor and massage therapist\, Jessica utilizes a holistic and somatic approach to her work as a communitarian and social architect. As a co-founder of the Emerald Village\, she and her husband birthed and raised their 7 year-old daughter in a community context. They have since moved to Southern Oregon to begin another large land based\, community endeavor. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCo-Parenting in Community workshop\n\n\n\nOptions for Educating Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nPlanning for Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nRaising Children in Community course
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SUMMARY:Reclaiming Death and Dying in Community
DESCRIPTION:Reclaiming Death & Dying in Community \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 13 & Thursday\, September 14\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 12-2pm \n\n\n\nMountain: 1-3pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 2-4pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 3-5pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin end-of-life educator Lee Warren for a 2-part exploration of end of life literacy\, death positivity\, and the conscious dying movement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPart 1: Befriending Death\n\n\n\nContemplating death\, ours and others\, is a deeply empowering practice that allows us to live more fully in the present and gives us access to an immense gratitude for the miracle of our own existence. There is no other mechanism quite as powerful in bringing us face to face with profound awe. Join Lee as she shares her recipe for internal and external processes that help us befriend death. External processes include an overview of the spectrum of end of life paperwork and preparations and after death options. Internal processes include discussions on how to nourish the components of our infinite selves in order to access and enhance our sacred journey with death and come to know that we already have everything we need for a positive and conscious death experience. We’ll also discuss how to create a death literate community wherever you live. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nReclaiming Death and Dying in Community is for folks at all stages of age and health. Intentionally preparing for death is always time well spent and increases the likelihood of having a good death. Paradoxically and unsurprisingly\, these principles and practices lead to a more ecstatic life. Expect educational components\, discussion\, contemplation exercises\, real-life examples\, resources\, as well as active encouragement for practical next steps. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPart 2: The Art & Practice of Community Based Death & Dying\n\n\n\nAs a member of Earthaven Ecovillage\, Lee Warren has been part of a team of folks gifted with the sacred opportunity to steward the death and dying process of many beloved community members. The collective sense of reverence\, connection\, and harmony that arose from these experiences offered a profound deepening of relationships and the creation of community-wide systems dedicated to this end of life process. For all involved\, from the closest death tenders to the funeral attendees\, these experiences have been life changing and heart opening. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDiscover how this group navigates the dying process\, tends to the dead\, designs home funerals and home burials\, supports the expression of grief\, and cares for the caregivers. These beautifully emergent practices have been holistically learned through their humble service and a desire to reclaim the art of caring for our own at death. Specifically\, they garnered this wisdom through the grace of the dying\, the synergy of many traditions\, really good mentors\, and their own innate evolutionary intuition. We’ll discuss death preparedness\, death literacy\, and a whole new attitude of death philosophies that are possible within the context of community. Discover your own doorway to profound mysticism and magic as you embrace all that community-based end of life has to offer. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDuring Reclaiming Death and Dying in Community you will:\n\n\n\n\nEnjoy death related stories from an emerging ecovillage\n\n\n\nAdapt end of life systems to your own life and community\n\n\n\nInquire into the resources already at hand in your group\n\n\n\nIncorporate emergent death philosophies into your worldview\n\n\n\nUnderstand the components of death literacy\n\n\n\nExplore death preparedness for self and groups\n\n\n\nGenerate enthusiasm for having death based conversations\n\n\n\nImplement small or large changes into your approach to death\n\n\n\nDevelop plans for more death positivity in your world\n\n\n\nExperiment with new ways of thinking about death\n\n\n\nReflect on what traditions are at play in your community\n\n\n\nExperience inspiration and motivation to discuss death preparedness\n\n\n\nChoose systems that support death preparedness\n\n\n\nCelebrate your inner wisdom\, insight\, and guidance\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLee Warren\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLee is a devoted community builder. She is delighted by community of all kinds\, shapes\, sizes\, and intentions. Her life purpose is to provide leadership in the building of community in accessible\, natural\, and blissful ways. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nTo that end\, she is committed to reweaving the cosmologies as well as regenerating the cultural wisdom that allows for us ALL to “return to the village.” The village is a metaphor for the collaborative approach to life that will repair historical damage and create a sense of coherence and unity. Cultural repair looks like conscious relating to self\, to land\, to dying\, to living\, and to other. As we return to the village\, we create cohesive\, supportive\, inclusive\, and life-giving systems that tend to the whole\, most especially to the “more than human world”. \n\n\n\nIn the midst of this deep reverence\, we will come to see the divine in all things. All aspects of life are sacred opportunities for presence and soulful engagement. sustainable economics\, conscious dying\, and community of all kinds. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearn more about Lee and her work here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Intentional Community for Families: What it is\, isn't\, and can be
DESCRIPTION:Intentional Community for Families: What it is\, isn’t and can be \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 13\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin therapist\, coach and community builder Amy Saloner to explore intentional community for families and learn what it is\, isn’t and can be. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhether you live in a small community or a large community\, in an urban or rural setting\, with lots of children or few children\, one thing we all know for sure is that we want a safe and healthy place to raise our kids.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIntentional Communities can provide that for your family\, but what are ways in which our expectations may make this process more challenging? Intentional Community can provide access to childcare\, but it’s not a round-the-clock daycare. Where do we draw the line when it comes to how the community will come together to help raise our kids? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you will discover the many ways in which Intentional Community can be a wonderful place to raise children\, and how to set appropriate expectations that serve both the children and the community as a whole.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nunderstand different types of community\n\n\n\nlearn what community isn’t and set reasonable expectations\n\n\n\nbe inspired by what community can provide for your family\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAmy Saloner\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAmy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She has worked for the last thirty years with children and families as a therapist\, parent and teen coach\, educator\, birth advocate and community builder. Amy has worked in non-profit and for-profit organizations as well as as an entrepreneur. She and her husband co-founded The Emerald Village Intentional Community in North County San Diego with four other families twelve years ago. She is the mother to three adolescents\, ages 23\, 16 and 13. Amy is currently working at the intersection of mental health\, nutrition and community building for teens and their families\, specializing in optimal health\, relationships and rites of passage into young adulthood. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nThe Joys & Challenges of Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nCo-Parenting in Community workshop\n\n\n\nOptions for Educating Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nPlanning for Children in Community workshop\n\n\n\nRaising Children in Community course
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SUMMARY:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities September
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities September \n\n\n\nThursday\, September 7\, 2023 \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12pm-1:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1-2:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2-3:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet a diversity of communities during the Virtual Tour of Communities Spetember 2023. From secular to spiritual\, urban and rural\, forming and established — get a vibrant taste of the communities movement without leaving your armchair! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities Spetember 2023 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhat you get from the Virtual Tour experience: \n\n\n\n\nphotos\, videos\, captivating stories and insightful conversations\n\n\n\ndeeper insight into the lives of communitarians and the places they live\n\n\n\ninspiration to get you excited about your own community journey\n\n\n\ninformation about housing and membership opportunities\n\n\n\nnetwork building with presenters and fellow participants\n\n\n\na sense for what’s alive in the communities movement right now\n\n\n\nplenty of time for you to ask your burning questions about community living.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCommunities Presenting in September\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoHousing Houston\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe are a forming cohousing community in Houston Texas. We have purchased land\, completed our design and are gearing up for construction of a 33-unit cohousing community. Our site is a walkable urban area inside Loop 610 with good access to public transportation. Our membership ranges from retired corporate execs to young families with children and everything in between. We’re looking for enthusiastic future cohousers to join us in this adventure. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJunction Village Guelph\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSomething incredible\, unique\, and magical — though not yet totally clear — is taking root here in Guelph\, Ontario in Canada. Our cluster of houses close to downtown Guelph is gradually emerging into a dynamic\, diverse\, multigenerational community. It feels bold and transformational. We are on the verge of something new — a place where people can create lives that feel meaningful\, connected and inspired. There are core members who live here long term\, people who live close by and use the communal spaces we have created\, and people who pass through\, taking ideas and learnings from their time with us to transplant elsewhere\, or to grow something freshly inspired. Our community started as an idea — seeds that we planted have taken root over the past 20 years and have grown into this place called The Junction Village Guelph.  \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSilver Sage Village\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nSilver Sage Village is an adult cohousing community in Boulder\, Colorado with a common vision of aging in community and supporting one another while striving to live together with compassion\, generosity and respect. We come together from diverse backgrounds and a variety of life experiences. We hope to meet the challenges that this brings by striving for mutual understanding founded on respect\, caring and kindness. We also appreciate that our differences bring valuable resources that enhance our experience of living in community\, and we value the contribution of every member. We are committed to establishing a balance between our private lives and our contributions to the common good\, thereby creating a beautiful place and supportive community in which to live and share with one another. \n\n\n\nLearn More \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet Your Host\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina\n\n\n\nCynthia Tina is the “community matchmaker” and founder of CommunityFinders\, offering programs to help people join and start intentional communities. She’s also the founder of Ecovillage Tours\, bringing people on inspirational journeys to sustainable communities. She has visited more than 150 intentional communities around the world\, including the Vermont ecovillage where she lives in her self-built passive solar home.  \n\n\n\nFormerly the co-director\, Cynthia is now a spokesperson and educator with the Foundation for Intentional Community. She’s a former trustee of the Global Ecovillage Network and former director of the youth ecovillage network\, NextGEN North America. She holds a degree in Sustainability from Goddard College\, as well as certificates in Permaculture and Ecovillage Design\, and Yoga Teacher Training. \n\n\n\nGet started on your community journey with a short quiz to find out which type of community is a fit for you! https://communityfinders.com/quiz \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho should attend?\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou should attend the Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities if you want to: \n\n\n\n\nvisit an intentional community\n\n\n\njoin an intentional community\n\n\n\nlearn more about intentional community in general\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials for Virtual Tour of Intentional Communities \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“This is my first exposure to intentional living situations. I thoroughly enjoyed learning about the possibilities and the underlying thinking that informs this kind of living choice. The presenters were excellent. It was great to see the different settings and to hear the various questions related to these three living situations. Thank you so much for this presentation.” \n\n\n\n-Leslie Slate \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Great photos and narratives about the philosophy and diversity of communities. I learned about thinks I didn’t know and was given the opportunity to ask all my questions\, which were answered in a comprehensive manner.” \n\n\n\n-Ivy Summer \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
URL:https://backup.ic.org/event/virtual-tour-of-intentional-communities-september-2023/
CATEGORIES:FIC Members,Partner Events,Public
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SUMMARY:A Path of Purpose: Intuitive Mind Mapping
DESCRIPTION:A Path of Purpose: Intuitive Mind Mapping \n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 6\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\nMountain: 12:00-2:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 1:00-3:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 2:00-4:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin spiritual mentor\, Audra Santa\, for a transformative workshop on intuitive mind mapping and your life purpose. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn the search for something bigger\, we often look outside of ourselves for the answers\, only to discover that we don’t have to venture very far – we need only search within. How do we tap into the highest version of ourselves to realize our fullest potential? How do we align with our dreams to uncover our truths?  \n\n\n\nSpiritual mentor\, Audra Santa\, will guide you through this transformational 2-hour workshop to recalibrate your inner compass and connect with your life purpose. Learn a powerful method of Intuitive Mind Mapping to expand your vision\, gain profound insights and clarity\, connect with Source/Spirit\, and chart a course for your future. \n\n\n\nAudra has taught this divinely-inspired technique to hundreds of people\, supporting them to explore possibilities and align to a purposeful path. As we build intentional communities\, it benefits us both individually and as a collective to develop greater self-awareness and a deeper connection with our values and purpose.  \n\n\n\nJoin us on this inspiring journey of self-discovery and unlock the pieces that bring your life into greatest harmony. Find your path\, clarify your mission\, and co-create a beautiful future with the Universe and others building community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nIdentify your personal Pillars of Purpose (Self\, Source\, and Service) and what you truly value\n\n\n\nLearn how to uncover your gifts and talents by connecting to your inner truth\n\n\n\nGain clarity on your larger life vision and the inspired actions you can take to get you there\n\n\n\nLearn an Intuitive Mind Mapping technique to use for life exploration\, decision making and more\n\n\n\nHarness the power of divergent thinking and intuitive flow to find a path of greatest alignment\n\n\n\nConnect with Source/Spirit/Higher Self to support you on your journey\n\n\n\nBe inspired to follow your path and connect with others in community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTestimonials\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Audra offers tools\, techniques and strategies both from her guides and from her own experience (wisdom)\, which meant that I walked away with ‘next steps’ to further unfold my journey in line with my desires.” – Michelle \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Audra is an example of what it means to live your purpose. I’m forever grateful for her support during my transformational awakening. She’s the perfect person for ‘the job’ cause she embodies spirit in its essence.” – Zorica \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“I knew immediately with Audra that I was safe\, protected and loved. Thank you\, Audra\, for guiding me in the direction of listening to my Higher Self” – Regina \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n“Audra has such a gift of being able to support and nurture\, while encouraging your own growth. She helps pull the goodness and magic out of you.” – Laura \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAudra Santa\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAudra is a spiritual mentor\, teacher and medicine woman who has helped thousands of people on their journey of healing\, growth\, awakening and expansion. A creative communicator who acts as a bridge between worlds\, Audra inspires deeper connections to self\, Source\, the earth and each other. \n\n\n\nAudra combines layers of study in psychology\, health\, energy and spirituality\, with inspired guidance and intuitive Source wisdom. She holds an Honours degree in Psychology and Masters in Public Health and has learned from several great teachers and mentors\, but her greatest lessons have been received directly from Spirit and in energetic realms. Much of what Audra teaches is a result of the path she has walked with Spirit and methods she developed in supporting others for over 15 years. \n\n\n\nWith group programs such as The Golden Path\, Audra helps people find their internal compass and walk a road of their Truth. A musician\, songwriter\, producer\, and director she also works across artistic mediums to dance with shadows\, shine the light\, and help others to reconnect with the deepest parts of themselves. In addition to producing her own music and videos\, Audra uses her skills to elevate Indigenous voices and support reconciliation.Learn more about Audra’s work here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntentional Community Basics On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nFinding Your Community On-Demand Course\n\n\n\nStarting a Community On-Demand Course
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SUMMARY:Creating Support Teams for Elders in Community
DESCRIPTION:Creating Support Teams for Elders in Community  \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 23\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 8:00-10:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nCentral: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin communitarian Laird Schaub to learn how to address and meet needs through the creation of support teams for elders in community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNot everyone will be able to manage their own requests for help. Support teams are recommended to help seniors and other members that struggle to get their basic needs met. These teams work discreetly to make it easier for members to disclose needs and get them filled. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nOnce engaged\, the Support Team will sit down with the household and develop an accurate picture of the needs\, breaking down what is being requested into specific\, well-defined tasks. This becomes especially manageable when strong relationships between households are created. It’s essential to build your social capital so that when asking for help\, you are met in the middle. Having a Support Team does not necessarily mean you are promised aid\, but it does mean a community supported effort will be made to assist households get the word out about their situation and their specific needs.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWe all need help sometimes\, and living in community can make this stressor such a relief when handled responsibly. In the Creating Support Teams for Elders in Community workshop\, you will learn how to develop the selection process in creating a support team and how to choose which members will be most appropriate to fill the positions.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nunderstand the importance of creating a care team for seniors\n\n\n\nlearn how to balance transparency and discretion within the care team\n\n\n\nlearn how to best select support team members\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBest of Communities IX: Community for Elders book\n\n\n\nAging Gracefully in Community course
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SUMMARY:Facilitating Conversations Where You Expect Disagreement
DESCRIPTION:Facilitating Conversations Where You Expect Disagreement\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 22\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 10-11:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 11am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 12-1:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 1-2:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin longtime communitarian and facilitation expert Laird Schaub for a session on facilitating conversations where you expect disagreement. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nWhen a community issue is multi-faceted\, it’s often unclear how to best tackle it\, or where to even begin. In this one-hour webinar\, Laird will unpack the dynamics and choices at play when facilitating messy conversations. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRather than just talking about the theory\, we’ll roll up our sleeves and engage with what we know is a complex topic that most communities struggle with: “What’s expected of members in the way of non-monetary contributions to the maintenance and well-being of the community?” \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for the fun and illuminating Facilitating Conversations Where You Expect Disagreement webinar for an introduction on how to facilitate a complex topic\, as well as get a taste for our upcoming 5-week course\, Facilitation in Community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nHow to understand better the elements of member participation\n\n\n\nThe power of breaking complicated topics into digestible chunks\n\n\n\nHow to recognize and integrate the energetic aspects of a topic with the concepts\, principles\, and values\n\n\n\nKnowledge of the social skills needed to address issues well and help community thrive\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nA Manual for Group Facilitators book\n\n\n\nBuilding United Judgment book\n\n\n\nFacilitation in Community course (starts September 12)
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SUMMARY:Integrating Seniors into Community Life
DESCRIPTION:Integrating Seniors into Community Life \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 16\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 8:00-10:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nCentral: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin longtime communitarian Laird Schaub to explore the ways seniors can contribute and how to best integrate them into community life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll community members—seniors included—are encouraged to contribute volunteer labor to the maintenance and well-being of the community. That said\, there can be anxiety (among both seniors and non-seniors) about whether seniors will be able to pull their weight. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBut\, not all labor has to involve work that requires a strong back or long hours\, like mowing the lawn or mopping the common house floor. Other types of labor can be through governance and leadership\, like team management\, meeting facilitation\, and even website maintenance. Even if you live in a senior community\, and physical tasks are the most challenging to accomplish\, you still have options\, like paying for services to help in those areas.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThough it will vary by community\, most groups honor contributions in all arenas. The important thing is that you discuss the terms of your participation and how your community can expect you to contribute\, while considering safety and cognitive decline issues at the same time. There is the potential fear of losing autonomy\, disappointing your neighbors\, or wanting to serve in familiar ways when it is no longer feasible\, but building relationships in community can help to alleviate some of these stressors and give you the support you need. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn the Integrating Seniors into Community Life workshop\, we will tackle how to lay the ground rules for your participation in community tasks as well as how to establish strong relationships with others to build your social capital.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nlearn how to start having conversations with your community about integrating seniors\n\n\n\nexplore safety and cognitive decline considerations for your community\n\n\n\nconsider the synergy of intergenerational populations and the affect on your community\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCreating Support Teams for Elders in Community workshop\n\n\n\nBest of Communities IX: Community for Elders book\n\n\n\nAging Gracefully in Community course
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SUMMARY:Filling Leadership Positions in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:Filling Leadership Positions in your Community \n\n\n\nThursday\, August 10\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 9:30-11:30am\n\n\n\nMountain: 10:30am-12:30pm\n\n\n\nCentral: 11:30am-1:30pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 12:30-2:30pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Laird Schaub for an introductory workshop on what you should consider when filling leadership roles in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPower and leadership are tender yet potent topics when it comes to community dynamics\, and often times communities don’t plan well for filling leadership roles. In Filling Leadership Positions in Your Community\, we’ll unpack what might be happening in a community that struggles to fill and maintain leadership positions.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nJoin us for this 2-hour workshop to learn how to best fill leadership roles for your group as well as get a taste for the pre-recorded\, 10-hour course\, Power & Leadership in Community. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll learn about:\n\n\n\n\nwhy leadership roles are necessary\n\n\n\nwhy it’s important to describe a positive model of cooperative leadership\, and define good and bad uses of power\n\n\n\nwhy it’s important for communities to be proactive in talking about how they view power and leadership\n\n\n\nwhat’s included in the pre-recorded\, Power & Leadership in Community course\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBest of Communities III: Leadership\, Power & Membership book\n\n\n\nThe Cooperative Culture Handbook\n\n\n\nPower & Leadership in Community re-run course
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SUMMARY:Reimagining Your Senior Years in Community
DESCRIPTION:Reimagining Your Senior Years in Community \n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 9\, 2023  \n\n\n\n\nPacific: 8:00-10:00am\n\n\n\nMountain: 9:00-11:00am\n\n\n\nCentral: 10:00am-12:00pm\n\n\n\nEastern: 11:00am-1:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin longtime communitarian Laird Schaub to envision a new future for yourself as you reimagine your senior years in community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the event\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIf you could write the story of your life\, what kind of story would it tell? One with choice\, community\, socializing\, sprinkled with fun? Or would it tell the story of someone who felt they didn’t have any choices\, lacked community\, and felt isolated? You have the power to enhance your life and your journey starts right here. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIntentional communities are well-positioned to create micro-cultures that address what is lacking in the wider culture. Your position as a senior demands respect\, and living in community gives you the opportunity to have a voice and create a more well-balanced ecosystem. When it comes to seeing the positive aspects of Elderhood\, Intentional Community offers a unique opportunity to have your needs met while allowing you the freedom to live your life as you choose. How do you envision your future as you age in community? What are the ways you want to be supported? \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn the Reimagining Your Senior Years in Community workshop\, we’ll take a closer look at the ways in which living in community can be an opportunity to thrive in your third phase of life\, not just survive. We’ll discover just how many types of communities are out there that can suit your specific needs and desires.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, you’ll:\n\n\n\n\nlearn how to embrace elderhood\n\n\n\ndiscover how intentional community can support a great life for seniors\n\n\n\nexamine options for seniors in community living as well as the cost to join a community\n\n\n\nexplore the differences between intergenerational and senior communities \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout your presenter\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaird Schaub\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLaird’s specialty is up-tempo inclusive meetings that engage the full range of human input\, teaching groups to work creatively with conflict and diversity—all the while being ruthless about capturing as much product as possible. He lived for four decades at Sandhill Farm\, an income-sharing rural community that he helped found.Laird also helped found the Foundation for Intentional Community\, where he served as the main administrator for 28 years. In 1987\, he created a self-insurance fund for healthcare among income-sharing communities called PEACH (Preservation of Equity Accessible for Community Health) that he ran for 22 years.In addition to his expertise in community living\, he’s parlayed his passion for good process into a consulting business focused on cooperative group dynamics\, styled CANBRIDGE (Consensus And Network Building for Resolving Impasse and Developing Group Effectiveness)\, since 1987. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRead his blog Laird’s Commentary on Community and Consensus. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll get the Zoom link after you register in your confirmation email. Please check the spam folder of the inbox you use to register for an email from orders@ic.org. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDownload Zoom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Online Event Experience\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Zoom Sessions\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC\, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAffordable and Accessible\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWatch the Recording\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nYou’ll receive the recording of your event to view for 60 days. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you. Transcripts available upon request. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou might also be interested in \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nIntegrating Seniors into Community Life workshop\n\n\n\nCreating Support Teams for Elders in Community workshop\n\n\n\nBest of Communities IX: Community for Elders book\n\n\n\nAging Gracefully in Community course
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